ZIP Code 15401
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Uniontown · Fayette County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 32,288
- Median income
- $53,925
- Median home value
- $155,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.7%
- Land area
- 151.0 sq mi
214/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
New York
ZIP code 15401 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania has a population of 32,288. The median household income is $53,925, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $155,600, 44% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 151.0 square miles in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 32,288 residents, producing a population density of 214 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15401 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15401 sits at $53,925 (31% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,174. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $155,600 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
218 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
189 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Construction 70
Construction
70 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15401, Uniontown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
32,288
Population
151.0
Area (sq mi)
214
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15401?
43.5
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$53,925
Median Household Income
-31% vs state
$33,174
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
15,388
Total Housing Units
13,892
Occupied Units
1,496
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,600
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$794
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15401 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 200 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 200 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 961 business establishments in ZIP 15401, employing approximately 14,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,737,000.
961
Businesses
14,110
Employees
$576.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 218 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 189 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 70 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15401 vs 15484 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15484 | Uledi, PA | 328 | 2.0 mi |
| 15472 | Oliver, PA | 306 | 2.0 mi |
| 15449 | Keisterville, PA | 184 | 4.8 mi |
| 15436 | Fairchance, PA | 2,740 | 5.9 mi |
| 15480 | Smock, PA | 1,946 | 6.1 mi |
| 15458 | Mc Clellandtown, PA | 2,379 | 5.6 mi |
| 15489 | West Leisenring, PA | 389 | 5.3 mi |
| 15456 | Lemont Furnace, PA | 2,976 | 5.2 mi |
| 15445 | Hopwood, PA | 2,693 | 5.2 mi |
| 15468 | New Salem, PA | 2,303 | 5.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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